STOCKHOLM – August 21, 2025 – Today during the Gamescom Awesome Indies Show, Swedish indie publisher Raw Fury announced Deep Dish Dungeon, a dungeon crawler with an emphasis on exploration and player ingenuity. The game will be developed by Behold Studio (Knights of Pen & Paper, Chroma Squad).
Additionally, Raw Fury shared a new trailer for their upcoming fantasy CRPG, Esoteric Ebb, which gives viewers a taste of the game’s absurd world, as well as the premises under which the player will begin their quest to become the world’s worst cleric.
Those looking forward to playing can wishlist Deep Dish Dungeon and Esoteric Ebb on Steam today.
Developed by Behold Studio, Deep Dish Dungeon is a dungeon crawler and exploration game that rewards curiosity and resourcefulness in an atmospheric environment.
In Deep Dish Dungeon, players will explore corridors, rooms and passageways solo or with up to three friends, and gather resources to improve their campsite. Players will be able to craft tools and cook nourishing meals to bolster strength throughout the journey, and unravel the enigma that lies within the shadows.
Key Features in Deep Dish Dungeon include:
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Build, craft and cook – Forage and scavenge while traversing through the dungeon's bountiful depths. Between journeys, return to camp and plan next steps by the fire, and use resources to craft new tools and cook a hearty meal. Remember that food is progress: over time, unlock recipes that have different effects on stats.
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A massive dungeon to discover — Fortune favors the bold. Investigate every shadow, solve every puzzle, and open every door. The dungeon will reveal its secrets only with patience and persistence. Learn how to defeat enemies with diverse behaviors, discover coveted treasures, and never take a hint for granted.
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Explore together — Any adventure is better with pals! Play with up to three friends and collaborate to unveil the secrets of the dungeon.
Gamescom 2025 attendees can check out Deep Dish Dungeon today at the Indie Arena booth (section 2, booth 44). More details about Deep Dish Dungeon coming soon. To keep up with the latest, follow the game and its developers on Bluesky.
Developed by Christoffer Bodegård, Esoteric Ebb is an isometric, Disco-like, TTRPG-turned-CRPG, featuring deep and branching dialogs with a staggering amount of choice set in an Arcanepunk-fantasy setting.
In Esoteric Ebb, the player is the Cleric, one of many menial laborers of the city of Norvik. Tasked to solve the mystery of an exploded Tea Shop, players will roll dice against the voices in their head, explore a fantasy city on the brink of its first-ever election, and strive to become a hero of legends. Or completely ruin the campaign.
Key features in Esoteric Ebb include:
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Make choices that may come back to bite – Complete open-ended quests, low and high-stakes alike, set in the streets, towers, and dark tunnels of Norvik. Become the city’s savior or its demise.
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Roll the dice – Roll to wrestle dwarves, steal anything in sight, or keep from looking like a complete fool. But remember, in true TTRPG fashion, failure can often be way more interesting.
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Warp reality to your whim – Use The Cleric’s innate magical power for unique narrative choices. Control minds for fun and profit. Detect secrets in the tunnels below or within the minds of enemies.
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Master turn-based combat sequences – Clerics in Norvik are taught to use violence as a last resort. When the need does arise, a roll of the dice determines success or failure ala the best tabletop RPGs.
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Progress through the story to complete the Questing Tree – A quest log, skill tree, and mind map all at once. Each Quest Branch can take root in your mind and alter the Cleric’s playstyle through game-changing feats.
More details about Esoteric Ebb are coming soon. To keep up with the latest on Esoteric Ebb, follow the game and its developers on X.
About Behold Studio
Behold Studio is a small indie game studio founded in 2009 by Saulo Camarotti in Brasília, Brazil, and in 2019, moved to Toronto, Canada. The studio has received over 70 awards and nominations at several international contests. They are especially known for the 2013's IGF award for the critically acclaimed Knights of Pen & Paper, and for the super sentai manager Chroma Squad. Behold Studio is currently working on Deep Dish Dungeon.
Web: beholdstudios.com.br
BlueSky: beholdstudios.bsky.social
Discord: discord.gg/beholdstudios
About Christoffer Bodegård
Christoffer Bodegård is a story-first game developer working on his first major title, Esoteric Ebb.
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/esotericebb.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esotericebbofficial/
Discord: discord.gg/HsJnXfRXnC
About Raw Fury
Raw Fury is an indie (un)publisher dedicated to connecting games with players by creating unforgettable experiences. With over 50 games published, including the Kingdom series, Blue Prince, Cassette Beasts, Norco, and Sable, Raw Fury has been consistently recognised as a top 10 publisher in Metacritic’s annual rankings. With an unwavering commitment to being the best partner for indie developers, Raw Fury continues to champion unique games and bring exceptional experiences to players worldwide.
Web: rawfury.com
X: x.com/rawfury
Discord: discord.gg/rawfury
BlueSky: rawfury.bsky.social